Developers to profit as Okra Solar Mesh-Grids gets REA approval for output-based funding subsidy
Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA) has approved Okra Solar’s proprietary Mesh-grid technology for Output based funding subsidy under its $550m intervention program (NEP) launched in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB) to provide subsidies for energy developers. The Nigerian Electrification Program (NEP) two key components, Performance-Based Grant and […]
‘Ukraine-Russia negotiations ended with no immediate agreements’
Belarusian political expert Yury Voskresensky said on Thursday the first round of Ukraine-Russia dialogue aimed at ending the fight between Moscow and its neighbour ended with no immediate agreements.
Cost of governance, threat to Nigeria’s devt — Peter Obi
By Olasunkanmi Akani Former governor of Anambra State (2003 to 2011) and 2019 Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his popular thesis that the Nigerian State will go nowhere in development, until it finds solutions to the wastage of public funds and the high cost of governance […]
Officers in viral video assaulting civilian in Benin arrested
By Ozioruva Aliu The Edo State Police Command has confirmed that they have arrested some of their men seen in a viral video, assaulting a civilian at the PZ area along Sapele Road, Benin City, Edo State capital. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Bello Kontongs said that the officers involved […]
Russia-Ukraine war: MTN compensates affected subscribers with free International Calls, SMS
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor MTN has brought its humanitarian side to bear on its subscribers affected by the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war by giving them free credits and short message services, SMS.The tech company, announced today, it will be offering free international calls and SMS to all existing prepaid and postpaid customers, effective immediately. This […]
UPDATED: Convention: APC drops Dambazau, Onyeama, expands Sub-committees membership
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has announced the reconstitution of its 20 sub-committees ahead of its March 26 National Convention. According to a document signed by the National Secretary, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the party,most of the sub-committees are headed by state governors. The sub-committees are to […]
